The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, revealed details today of his telephone conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, stating it was conducted in a tone of respect and even cordiality.
During a workday in Petare, Miranda state, to oversee progress on the route of consolidating the Government in the "Simón Rodríguez" Commune, the dignitary referred to the prudence he acquired during his six years as Chancellor of the Bolivarian Republic.
He expressed that during that period he learned diplomatic prudence, and in these years as President, with that background and the teachings from his mentor, Commander Hugo Chávez, he "prefers prudence over microphone diplomacy."
When there are important matters, "they must be handled in silence until they materialize," he emphasized.
The Head of State revealed that he received a call and spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in a conversation that "was in a tone of respect, I can even say it was cordial," between the American and Venezuelan leaders.
Maduro stressed that if that call "means steps are being taken towards respectful dialogue, from state to state, from country to country, then welcome dialogue, welcome diplomacy, because we will always seek peace."
"Welcome to dialogue, diplomacy, and peace," the leader exclaimed in English, to applause from those present.
Referring to the American people and their youth, the leader expressed that they are tired of endless wars and "bear scars on their collective national psychology" from conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
The President stated he knows the United States very well, having visited Congress many times to greet his friends, congressmen, and senators, when he was a member of the Boston Group, which he helped found, and having visited many of its cities.
Maduro reaffirmed that the path for the people of the United States and Venezuela "must be one of respect, diplomacy, and dialogue."
He reiterated that he favors prudence and respect, and that "with the favor of God and our Commander of Commanders, the Lord Jesus Christ, everything will turn out well for the peace, independence, dignity, and future of Venezuela." (CubaSí)